Discount Dental Plans: An Affordable Alternative to Dental Insurance
ARA) - Healthy teeth and gums play a fundamental role in overall health, yet according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services more than 108 million Americans don't have dental insurance.
According to a 2005 report by The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), the average monthly premium for individual dental HMO insurance is nearly $16 (about $192 per year); that number jumps to nearly $24 per month (about $288 per year) for individual dental PPO insurance and nearly $31 (about $372 per year) for individual dental indemnity insurance.
If the high cost of insurance is what's keeping you from going to the dentist, there is an alternative -- consider obtaining a discount dental plan. Members pay a low annual membership fee and are granted access to a network of participating providers offering discounts of 10 percent to 60 percent on most dental procedures, including braces, root canals, crowns, dentures, cosmetic dentistry and more on select plans. Certain plans even include discounts on additional benefits, including prescription, vision, hearing and chiropractic care.
Discount dental plans start from $79.95 per year for individuals and $129.95 per year for families. NADP states: "They are a cost-effective vehicle for millions of underserved consumers to improve their access to dental care."
One of the best sources for finding affordable discount dental plans is DentalPlans.com, www.dentalplans.com. As the leading online marketer of discount dental plans, DentalPlans.com offers consumers the freedom to choose from more than 30 plans with a combined network of more than 100,000 participating providers. Since 1999, DentalPlans.com has been committed to improving oral health nationwide by making quality dental care affordable and accessible to everyone.
In short, discount dental plans offer individual, families, businesses and other groups access to affordable dental care without sacrificing service or flexibility. Discount dental plans are an ideal solution for anyone looking to save money while improving their oral health.
To find discount dental plans in your area, go to www.dentalplans.com.
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